Phantom Tollbooth Chapters 17-18

How did the Senses Taker distract Milo, Tock, and the Humbug?

• By appealing to their senses; Milo saw a circus, Tock smelled all the good smells, and the Humbug heard a crowd cheering his name.

• By stealing their senses; Milo couldn't hear, Tock couldn't smell, and the Humbug couldn't see.

• By stimulating all of their senses at once with lights, sounds, smells, sensations, and tastes.

When Milo's bag of gifts fell to the ground and the package of _________ broke open, the air was filled with __________. This broke the Senses Taker's spell.

• colors, rainbows

• words, conversations

• sound, laughter

• light, laser beams

Who lives in the Castle in the Air?

• The Humbug

• The demons

• The Senses Taker

• Princess Rhyme and Princess Reason

Just as the demons were about to catch up with Milo and friends they abruptly stopped. What caused this?

• The Senses taker cast a spell to freeze them

• The armies of Wisdom were waiting at the base of the mountain

• Milo was transported back to his room

• The demons became hypnotized

What did King Azaz reveal to Milo about his quest?

• It cost a lot of money

• It was all a dream

• It was impossible

• It was a waste of time

In reality, how long is Milo gone from his bedroom?

• One hour

• 6 months

• 3 weeks

• 6 hours

What disappointing discovery did Milo make when he returned home from school the next day?

• The tollbooth was gone

• All of the friends he met had moved in with him

• His car was broken

• He could no longer remember his journey